Strap protector



July 3, 1928.

J. M. WALSH STRAP PROTECTOR Filed Nov. 27, 1925 JNVENTOR. M W1 m.

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Patented July 3, 1928.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES M. WALSH, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, ASSIGNOR TO. JAMES M. WALSH (10., OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.

STRAP PROTECTOR.

Application filedNovember 27, 1925.

This invention relates to improvements in strap protectors, more particularly, although not solely, adapted for harness use.

In connecting a strap loop to a ring or other harness part, it is customary to have the metal ring extend loosely through the loop, and due to the working of the parts. there is considerable wear upon the strap portion engaged by the ring, with the result that the strap breaks at this point.

It is one of the objects of the present invention to overcome the before mentioned objectionable feature and provide a strap protector which will eliminate wear on the loops of the straps and permit more free movement between the parts than in the ordinary construction.

A further object of the invention is to provide a strap protector which may be easily connected to the loops of ordinal straps in a very simple manner.

A further objectot the invention is to provide a strap protector which is of simple construction, is strong and durable, and is well adapted for the purpose described.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention consists of the improved strap protector and its parts and combinations as set forth in the claims, and all equivalents thereof.

In the accompanying drawing in which the same reference characters indicate the same parts in all of the views:

Fig. 1 is a side view of a loop and ring provided with the improved protector;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional View thereof; and

Fig. 3 is a side view of the protector showing the ring connected thereto, the protecter being shown in its initial torm.

Referring to the drawing, the numeral 5 indicates a strap loop, and 6 the end portion of a bit, which may form part of a harness. A connecter ring member forming part of the bit is arranged to receive the loop of the strap 5.

The strap loop 5 extends loosely through the eye 7 of the ring 7 and is adapted to swing freely therein in all directions. To eliminate wear on the loop 5 of the strap a hook-like protector member 8 is provided, which is formed with a hook portion 9, a

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stem portion 10 and an eyed portion 11. The eyed portion 11 is angled outwardly to permit a portion of the strap to slide tt'reely therethrough, and be easily adjusted with relation thereto, and the hook portion 9 to rest upon the upper surface of the lower portion of the strap 5. The shank portion of the protector is formed with a projection 12 and the upper end 9 of the hook is adapt ed to be bent toward the projection, as shown in Fig. 2, to prevent the ring member from accidentally disengaging the hook member. The portion 13 of the hook engaged by the ring is of comparatively considerable width so that the portion of the ring engaging the hook can freely turn and swing therein without rubbing against tee loop. As the ring is iirmly held against relative movement in the bit, comparatively all ot the movement between the strap and the bit is coniined be tween the ringand the hook member. the hook member being positioned to take this movement and wear on the strap loop is eliminated. lVhile the invention is shown in connection with a strap loop and a bit it is to be understood that it is adapted for use with other portions oi a harness or for other uses without departitng from the spirit and scope of the invention.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that the strap protector.- is of very simple construction, and is easily connected to a strap loop and will eliminate all wear thereon and is well, adapted for the purpose described.

\Vhat I claim as my invention is:

1. A strap protector, comprising a hooklike member having an eyed shank with a hook portion, said eyed shank portion extending outwardly at an angle from the hook portion for loosel receiving a strap and a ring loosely and non-removably held in the hook portion.

2. A strap protector, comprising a hooklike member having an eyed shank with a projection and also having a hook portion with its end bendable toward the projection. the projection of shank extending towards the point of the hook, anda ring loosely and non-removably held in the hook portion.

In testimony whereof, I ailix my signature.

JAMES M. lVALSH. 

